Panasonic DVD-S52 Troubleshooting guide, Picture incorrect, Progressive video, Sound incorrect

Troubleshooting guide

Picture incorrect

Troubleshooting guide

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Picture distorted.

Picture size doesn’t fit the screen.

Picture stops.

When playing PAL disc, picture distorted.

The television may display incorrectly or colours appear faded.

Menu not displayed correctly.

Auto zoom function does not work well.

≥Ensure that the unit is not connected through a video cassette recorder. (6)

≥Have you selected an item in “Video Output Mode” (➜ page 18, Picture Menu) that is incompatible with the connected equipment? Depending on the current connection status, perform corresponding steps.

―When connecting to a television that is incompatible with progressive output using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal:

Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The settings will return to “480i” or “576i”.

―When connecting to a television with an HDMI cable: Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The settings will return to “480p” or “576p”.

―When connecting to an amplifier with an HDMI cable, and to a television that is incompatible with progressive output using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminal:

1.Disconnect the HDMI (remove the cable/switch off the amplifier).

2.Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture displays correctly. The settings will return to “480i” or “576i”.

3.Set “Video Output” to “Off” in the “HDMI” tab. (21)

4.Connect the HDMI (connect the cable/switch on the amplifier).

≥[DivX] Change “Source Select” in Picture Menu. (18)

≥Change “TV Aspect” in “Video” tab. (20)

≥Use the television to change the aspect. If your television does not have that function, change “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu. (19)

≥Change the Zoom setting. (13)

≥Picture may stop if the DivX files are greater than 2GB.

≥Set “Transfer Mode” in Picture Menu to “Auto”. (18)

≥The unit and television are using different video systems. [Asia] Use a multi-system or NTSC television.

[Others] Use a multi-system or PAL television.

≥The system used on the disc doesn’t match your television.

–PAL discs cannot be correctly viewed on an NTSC television. –This unit can convert NTSC signals to PAL 60 for viewing on

a PAL television (“NTSC Disc Output” in “Video” tab). (20) ≥Connect to a progressive output compatible television to enjoy

progressive video.

≥Picture may not be seen when more than 4 devices are connected with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.

≥Restore the zoom ratio to a1.00. (13)

≥Set “Subtitle Position” in Display Menu to “0”. (19)

≥Set “4:3 Aspect” in Display Menu to “Normal”. (19)

≥Turn off TV’s zoom function.

≥Use the other preset aspect ratios or manual adjustment. (13)

≥Zoom function may not work well, especially in dark scenes and may not work depending on the type of disc.

Video is not	≥Change the HDMI video output settings by using either of
output from HDMI	the procedures below.
AV OUT.	– Connect the television using VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT
	terminal, then set “Video Output” to “On” in the “HDMI” tab. (21)
	– Press and hold [CANCEL] until the picture is displayed.
	The settings will change to “On”.
RGB video is not	≥When connecting to an amplifier with an HDMI cable, set
output from the	“Video Output” in the “HDMI” tab to “Off”. (21)
SCART terminal.

Progressive video

There is ghosting	≥This problem is caused by the editing method or material
when progressive	used on DVD-Video, but should be corrected if you use
output is on.	interlace output. Change “Video Output Mode” in Picture
	Menu to “480i” or “576i”. (18)
	When connecting with HDMI AV OUT terminal, connect with the
	other terminals and change the settings in the following order:
	1. Select “Video Output”(“HDMI” tab) to “Off”. (21)
	2. Select “Video Output Mode”(Picture Menu) to “480i”or “576i”. (18)
Pictures not in	≥If the unit is connected to the television through VIDEO OUT,
progressive output.	S VIDEO OUT or SCART terminal, output will be interlace.

Sound incorrect

Sound distorted.	≥Select “Off” in “Advanced Surround”. (12)
	≥Set “Attenuator” in Audio Menu to “On” if it causes distortion
	with 2ch or 5.1ch AUDIO OUT terminals. (19)
	≥Noise may occur when playing WMA files.
	≥[DVD-A]The disc may have restrictions on the method of
	audio output. With some multi-channel discs, unless the
	number of connected speakers is the same as the disc’s
	channel specification, audio will not be output properly. Refer
	to the disc’s jacket for more information.
	≥With HDMI AV OUT connections, audio may not be output
	from other terminals in the way that was set.
	≥Match the speaker settings with the connected equipment. (21)
Piercing noise	≥If you have connected a digital amplifier which does not
comes from the	include decoder, be sure to select “PCM” in “Dolby Digital”,
speakers.	“DTS Digital Surround” or “MPEG”§1 in “Audio” tab. (21)
Effects do not	≥None of the audio effects work when the unit is outputting
work.	bitstream signals from the COAXIAL, OPTICAL or HDMI AV
	OUT terminal. (7, 8)
	≥Some audio effects do not work or have less effect with some discs.
	≥Night Sound Mode, H.Bass, Advanced Surround, Multi Re-
	master and Sound Enhancement do not work if you have
	changed the play speed.
	≥With HDMI AV OUT connections, HDCD discs are played as normal CDs.
No sound	≥There may be a pause in sound when you change the play speed.
	≥Audio may not be heard when more than 4 devices are connected
	with HDMI cables. Reduce the number of connected devices.
	≥[DivX] Audio may not be output due to how files were created. (5)